The competition design by ATELIER BRÜCKNER, in collaboration with Koeber Landscape Architecture, for the future Stalag 326 (VI K) Senne Memorial has been awarded first prize.

During the Second World War, the former Stalag 326 was one of the largest prisoner-of-war camps in the German Reich. The future memorial is intended to be a place of remembrance and historical reflection.

The winning design makes the history of the site tangible as a coherent spatial narrative. Architecture, landscape and exhibition design interweave to reveal historic structures such as the camp road, the outlines of the barracks and the camp boundaries. The preserved buildings are integrated into the visitor route as authentic witnesses to the past.

Rather than reconstructing the historic state, the concept makes the different layers of the site’s history visible, creating a sensitive approach to its past.

A restrained, single-storey timber building marks the beginning of the tour. Together with the landscape and exhibition, it creates a place for remembrance, reflection and engagement.

The award recognises the design’s holistic approach to making the history of Stalag 326 tangible in spatial, atmospheric and thematic terms.

London Museum has announced its opening date. On 28 November 2026, the doors to its new permanent galleries will open, inviting visitors to explore the story of this great global capital in all its grit and glitter.

We are proud to contribute to this landmark project with the design of the new permanent exhibition "Past Time." Located in the atmospheric underground spaces beneath Smithfield's historic General Market, that were once part of the Great Northern Railway's vast Farringdon goods depot, the exhibition will bring London's rich history to life in a unique setting.

Shirin Brückner has been nominated for the German Brand Award 2026 in the category "Creative of the Year." The award is presented by the German Design Council in collaboration with PAGE Magazin. It honours creative personalities who translate the strategic DNA of brands into distinctive, meaningful and lasting experiences.

The German Brand Award is one of the most significant accolades for brand management and brand communication in Europe. For more than seven decades, the German Design Council has championed excellence in design and branding and is regarded internationally as one of the leading authorities in outstanding design. A nomination places its recipients among brands and creative professionals whose work stands out for strategic clarity, design precision and lasting impact.

This is precisely the standard Shirin Brückner pursues in her work: understanding the strategic foundation of a brand and shaping experiences from it that endure beyond the moment. The nomination is a special recognition and a great honour for the work achieved. The award ceremony will take place in the coming months, and the outcome will be reported here.

Yesterday, the groundbreaking ceremony for the Forum Deutsche Sprache in Mannheim marked the official start of construction. The event brought together representatives from science, politics, and culture to celebrate the beginning of a unique project dedicated to dialogue and exchange, highlighting language as a key force that connects society.

ATELIER BRÜCKNER is involved in the project from the outset, developing the exhibition in close collaboration with the Leibniz-Institut für Deutsche Sprache. The future Forum will combine museum, science center, and public forum in one, creating an interactive space where visitors can explore the diversity and impact of language.

Housed in a building designed by HENN, the Forum Deutsche Sprache is scheduled to open in 2028.

The German broadcaster Bayerischer Rundfunk has produced a documentary about the new museum in Cairo. Filmmaker Sebastian Georgi and cameraman Jürgen Killenberger from BildManufaktur joined us throughout the entire journey – travelling with us to Cairo, spending time on site, and visiting us in our Atelier. The result is a rare behind-the-scenes look at what truly feels like a project of the century.

The film gives voice to the many people who helped bring this extraordinary Tutankhamun Gallery to life, from the first ideas to the final moments before opening. Thanks to everybody involved, what a journey!
 

The Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza has officially opened its doors – marking a historic moment for Egypt and for the world.
Shirin Brückner had the honour of accompanying Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and Elke Büdenbender to the inauguration ceremony on Saturday.

For the first time, visitors can now experience the complete treasure of Tutankhamun in the Tutankhamun Gallery. Together with the Grand Stairs, the Atrium, and the Children’s Museum, ATELIER BRÜCKNER designed four core spaces that shape the identity and visitor experience of what is now the world’s largest archaeological museum.

With yesterday’s groundbreaking in Tashkent, Uzbekistan has embarked on a new cultural chapter. Designed by world-renowned architect Tadao Ando, the future National Museum of Uzbekistan will stand as a landmark celebrating the country’s rich heritage and openness to global exchange.

As Executive Architects and Exhibition Designers, ATELIER BRÜCKNER is responsible for both the architectural realisation and the exhibition design, creating a space where history meets contemporaneity, memory meets imagination.

Shirin Brückner had the honour of presenting the design to President Shavkat Mirziyoyev. We extend our gratitude to the Uzbekistan Art and Culture Development Foundation, its Chairperson Gayane Umerova, Tadao Ando, and all partners for their trust and collaboration on this important project.

The Uzbekistan Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka has been honoured with the prestigious Red Dot: Best of the Best in the Fair Stand category.

The pavilion’s modular timber structure reflects openness and transparency, while clay and brick surfaces reinterpret traditional craftsmanship for today. Designed for sustainability, it will be re-erected in Uzbekistan after the Expo.

A clear narrative and immersive spaces guide visitors through the nation’s past, present, and future – a vision now recognised at the highest level.

The UAE Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka has officially opened its doors. The 2,013 square metre exhibition invites visitors on a journey from earth to ether. Combining cultural heritage with forward-looking themes such as sustainability, healthcare and space exploration, the scenography uses natural materials, interactive media and the iconic date palm as a central design element. The pavilion offers an immersive experience that celebrates the UAE's dynamic identity - rooted in tradition and embracing the future.

The Uzbekistan Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka invites visitors on a journey through history, transformation and future perspectives. Under the title “Garden of Knowledge – A Laboratory for a Future Society”, Uzbekistan presents itself as a nation rooted in tradition and committed to progress.Across 1,272 square metres, the two-storey pavilion showcases projects in sustainability, innovation and education. A rising platform with 360-degree projections forms the emotional centre of the experience and symbolises the country’s dynamic transformation.Designed by ATELIER BRÜCKNER using natural and reusable materials such as clay, wood and brick, the pavilion combines traditional craftsmanship with contemporary, sustainable architecture. Interactive media, immersive spatial design and a carefully composed soundscape make Uzbekistan’s vision for the future tangible

ATELIER BRÜCKNER has won the competition for the architecture and exhibition design of Museum Selma in Cologne-Kalk. The museum, currently under development, will be Germany's central institution dedicated to migration - not a regional archive, but a vibrant, open cultural centre. Housed in the historic Hall 70a of the former KHD factory, the design carefully builds within the existing structure, using architecture as a metaphor for society: layering the past with new impulses. Museum Selma is set to open towards the end of the decade – as a lively meeting place and a spark for urban transformation.

We are pleased to welcome Yijing Lu to the Management Board of ATELIER BRÜCKNER as Head of Finance & Operations and Authorised Officer.
In her new role, Yijing will play a key role in human resources, administration and contract management - areas in which she has been contributing her expertise for the past two years. With her appointment, we are not only promoting a fantastic colleague, but also empowering the next generation and strengthening our leadership team with fresh talent - driving long-term success and sustainability!
Yijing brings to ATELIER BRÜCKNER not only professional excellence and in-depth knowledge of our project services, but also a remarkable sense of responsibility, loyalty and collegiality. "Every challenge is an opportunity – if you approach it with curiosity, diligence, and creativity," she says. "For me, taking responsibility means making decisions and being fully committed to them. I look forward to shaping the future of ATELIER BRÜCKNER in my new role, together with all my colleagues." With this mindset, Yijing embodies the values that drive our work and will be instrumental in guiding the our studio forward.

The Lenovo Future Center 4.0 in Tianjin has won Gold at the IDA Design Awards in the category of Cultural / Community Interior Design - Galleries & Exhibition Spaces! Huge thanks to Lenovo, our amazing team and the IDA Jury for this great recognition!

The Hellenic National Archaeological Museum in Athens, one of the world’s most significant archaeological museums, is set for a major modernisation and extension. The project, developed in collaboration with David Chipperfield Architects Berlin, emerged from an international competition.

The new extension will seamlessly integrate into the public garden with expansive window frontages, fostering a dynamic dialogue between interior and exterior. ATELIER BRÜCKNER's exhibition design follows a minimalist yet impactful approach, placing historically significant artefacts in distinctive settings that elevate each piece and allow it to tell its own story.

The "Gutenberg-Museum MOVED", an impressive interim exhibition, opened this Friday in the former Reichsklarakloster in Mainz. Two original Gutenberg Bibles, interactive media stations and a design language inspired by the magnificent Bibles create an experience that immerses visitors in Gutenberg's life and places his achievements in a contemporary context. ATELIER BRÜCKNER was responsible for the general planning as well as the exhibition, graphic- and media design.

Our concept "Future Lab Stuttgart", developed with Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Schuster, has been awarded one of five prizes in the international ideas competition "Space for Ideas". The competition sought visionary concepts for the area between Stuttgart’s main station and the future Rosenstein Quarter.

The jury praised our "Future Lab Stuttgart"  for celebrating the city’s heritage as a global hub of innovation and engineering, emphasizing collaboration across generations to shape the future.

A big thank you to Studio Amore for hosting the award ceremony, where our Partner Eberhard Schlag and Wolfgang Schuster accepted the prize.

Explore the winning concepts at the exhibition: Königstraße 1a, 9–24 Nov, Thu–Sun, 12–6 pm